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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Each small thing plays a part maybe sleeping in the corner a speck of leaf come in with breeze unchanged for hours and kept safe by wall's corner and a large green vase Could a sneeze be born from such unnoticed piece of tree traipsed in by boot tromped on flower petal smooched then crushed within the pattern of an oriental rug the color of old roses mixed with dust So many small patterns fill a life some touching and forever changing what they touch like a knife gone dull sitting in a drawer where water leaked turning silver handle to tarnished piece Perhaps there is no bigger answer only little pieces that one puts together not even a plot to move the story along like melody to song can change or rearrange and sometimes one small thing like a child's toy was lost just to be found again so it could ignite forgotten joy [This message has been edited by Martie (03-10-2010 08:16 PM).] |
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Nicole Victoria Junior Member
since 2010-01-22
Posts 24California, USA |
That was beautiful. I really enjoyed it |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Martie, what a very special write! Yes, there are so many small things that travel along with us on our journey. I am so grateful for your presence here. Your refined poetry is a joy to read. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
not even a plot to move the story along like melody to song can change or rearrange and sometimes one small thing like a child's toy was lost just to be found again Oh, this so makes me want to ask what was it you suddenly found in your hands of hands?  |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Hi, Martie! Remember me, Shadow Rider? I've always thought you were a talented bear, Martie. Couldn't agree with you more on how little things define our most memorable moments. There's a great Ray Bradbury story, "The Sound of Thunder", made into a movie, about how some modern day time travelers who went back to the dinosaur age to observe, and told not to CHANGE anything, yet one guy stepped off the path, crushed a butterfly, and when they returned, everything was different in subtle ways. It's called the 'Butterfly Effect' in scientific circles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_effect This poem would have been a great introductory graphic, scrolling slowly at the beginning of the film remake of the story... Always your friend, Jeff |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
"Perhaps there is no bigger answer only little pieces that one puts together" It does become a tapestry, doesn't it Dear Martie? I feel your soul moving on the spirit here, the images you set forth also moving mine. Kaleidoscopic and universal...life unfolding... I have missed reading your poems. It's good to be here again!  Karen |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nicole...Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed this poem James...thank you...appreicate the read Margherita....Have I told you how much your replies mean to me? Lots of much! Thank you for being so thoughtful. Sissie Sunshine....I didn't find anything except the thought of how important small things are, especially when grappling with the big questions. I remember with such fondness the time we spent together and the many small things we saw together. Hi Jeff...of course I remember you!! I've found the thought of the "butterfly effect" facinating, thanks for reminding me of it, and of you. Karen...it's really good to see you here as well. I don't write a poem a day like I used to but when I do, I stop by and am always happy to see old friends as well as many new poets. |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Life is so like a puzzle. It so rewarding when we can put all the parts back together, if that were ever possable. Billie C. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I felt this in my chest as I read it. And I whispered, "yes." A |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Dear Martie, I know not a more loving heart than your's. The big picture, is made up of all the small things that matter aren't they, each in their own way. Beatiful as ever! Richard |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Dear Martie Very touching and tenderly philosophical. This is so good and so true! "Perhaps there is no bigger answer only little pieces that one puts together not even a plot to move the story along like melody to song can change or rearrange and sometimes one small thing like a child's toy was lost just to be found again so it could ignite forgotten joy" Eric |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine writing ... wonderful ending in particular! TREMENDOUSLY enjoyed reading this 'penning' !! |
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